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Robert Bertram is the 'OTHER' half of Brisbane's premier music duo with friend Sean O'Brien. The unassuming 18 year old has been playing the piano since he was 6 years of age; and several months ago decided to take up the dancing side of the scene as well. With the 1999 South-East Qld Premierships rapidly approaching, Rob took the time out to write about his aims in life and dancing. If his determination and dedication are anything to go by, Rob could well be wearing the blue ribbon at the end of October.
His music quest began at the age of 6 when he
began taking piano lessons. At around the age of 8 or 9 his interest in
music levelled off before being inspired again at 12 years of age. With
his eyes on a future in music, Rob continued throughout high school and
gained his A.mus.A in mid-1999. After listening to Anthony Warlow sing,
Rob at age 14 took up singing as well and aims to use his singing talents
in musicals and operas in the near future. As many musicians do, Robert
also became interested in composing his own pieces and to this date has
written several orchestral pieces, a number of songs for voice and piano
and more recently Irish Dance music. (Including the soon to be famous 'Bart
the Bear' piece written by Sean and Rob)
Dancer/Musician ID........
Name: Robert Bertram
Age: 18
Birthdate: 5/3/81
Dance School: Lynagh Studio
Years of Dancing: A few months
Favourite Dances: "Ask me again when
I can do 'Warriors' from 'Lord of the Dance'."
Dancing Achievements/Results:
* Soon to be provided results from the 1999 Premierships
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Achieving his A.mus.A for piano in 1999.
* Providing the music for Irish dancing competitions.
Interests and Hobbies: Rob's interests include playing the piano, singing and composing. (And a bunch of other things that he claims he doesn't want written on here!!!)
Aims in Life and Dancing: Rob hopes to enter the Conservatorium of Music in 2000 studying voice; and he aims to one day write musicals.
Extra Information: Rob
is cool!